Wonderfully Moist Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread is just amazing--you'd never know there are veggies in it! When I was first learning to cook, a beautiful Texan woman taught me a few things--one of them being this recipe. So, give it a try and enjoy! (Thanks Cindy!)

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 1  cup  oil
• 2 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  cups zucchini, grated with skin on
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional) or 1  cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Beat eggs until fluffy.
2. Add oil, sugar, zucchini.
3. Add dry ingredients.
4. Add vanilla and if using , fold in nuts and raisins.
5. Bake at 350°F in 2 greased and floured loaf pans for approx 1 hour, or until toothpick comes out clean.